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Diploma in Arts (Archaeology)

Course code: 2429 + Course abbreviation: DipArts(Archaeol) + Total credit points required: 48 + 3 to 4 years concurrent with a bachelors degree

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton P/T only)

Course description

This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in the area of archaeology while completing a bachelors degree or double degree in other fields. Students investigate and develop an understanding of the study and reconstruction of past societies and their evolution. They also acquire an understanding of material culture (art, architecture, ceramics, objects of daily use) together with social structure, religious beliefs and cultural philosophy. The study of ancient literature and documentary evidence is stressed. The focus is upon the study of the cultures of Egypt, Minoan Crete, Mycenaean Greece and ancient Israel as well as Assyria, Babylon Classical Greece, Rome and the early city-states of the Near East.

Course structure

Course requirements

Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in archaeology. For full information on the units required, refer to the ‘Areas of study’ section on the Arts faculty website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study_areas/

Contact details

Website: www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

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